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Day 45/80 ✅ .
Booty day 🍑 went down this morning and I’m so proud of how strong and flexible I’ve become!
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I’ve increased my weights and I’m dropping those squats lower and lower 💃🏼
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You can always change + grow + become better. Does that mean there’s something wrong with you, now? .
Hell no, girl ❤️ you can love where you’re at and still want to get better. And wanting to better yourself from a place of self-love is the best way to do it 💪🏻
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Healthy is not defined by reaching a certain number on the scale or dropping all the pant sizes or looking thin.
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It’s about moving your body + viewing food as fuel + getting stronger every day. .
So - are you ready to join me?! Drop the fear and just reach out. .
Doing NOTHING will guarantee that you stay where you’re at, but deciding you are worth the work will take you places you never thought possible. .
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#loveyourselffit#selflovejourney#selfcarejourney#selfcarematters#selflovematters#foodisfuelnottherapy#fitnessaccountability#worththework#homeworkouts#loveyourbodynow

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since we lost you, my sweet friend ❤️
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I still have times I go to text you and it hits me that you’re gone. You completely changed the course of my life for the better, and I am forever grateful and forever missing you. .
You taught me how to loosen up. You taught me that life isn’t worth living if it’s not lived to the fullest. You lifted me up, encouraged me, and saw the beauty in me that I didn’t see in myself.
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And you experienced some of the craziest nights of my life with me 🤣
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Love you, dawg. You’re always in my heart ❤️
#sclerodermasucks#fightscleroderma#curescleroderma#rememberthetime#gonetooyoung#missingyoulikecrazy

Today is a rest day from my regular program, so I was BEYOND excited to dance it out with my friends 😍
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These ladies would not be in my life if I hadn’t said YES to coaching! .
I was scared and nervous to put myself out there and truly trust that I was someone who could help others.
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I have made some of the best friendships of my life from coaching, and the community helps to keep me going every day ❤️
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Spend time with people who lift you up and make you want to get better every day. These are your ride or dies. These are the people that will propel you forward in life and show you true friendship and love❤️❤️❤️
@rdkane1230 @crazyhazel41

One of the amazing ladies in my Self Love community inspired me to do a challenge! .
We all shared photos that made us feel happy and beautiful and strong. .
This is the photo I shared. The beach is so calming and it was the first time I really sat and watched a sunset on the beach.
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I felt strong, inspired, and content.
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It is so uplifting to see all of these wonderful ladies appreciating themselves as they are and recognizing their own beauty!
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I would love to see your photos ladies! Join my community {{link in bio}} and share them there, and/or share them publicly using #SLSPhotoChallenge So I’m sure to find them!💕✨

Day 43/80 ✅ .
This morning’s workout focused on form + trusting that my daughter won’t murder me with a stroller 😂
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Although I get my workout done in the morning *most* of the time, I’ve been hitting the snooze button a lot lately. I honestly just haven’t wanted to get out of bed 😔
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My first step to getting out of this depression is to get a consistent sleep schedule down!
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This means making my morning workouts non-negotiable and abandoning the snooze button once again. 😱
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My early morning routine helps me get in that ME time {{hopefully}} before the kids are awake.
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So much of my time is focused on my responsibilities to others that it’s easy to feel drained + put myself last {{you feel me, mama?}}
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Who’s interested in learning more about my self-care morning routine?!

Enjoying my quick breakfast on the go while waiting at the dermatologist.
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When it comes to coffee, I need it SWEET in order to enjoy it.
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So, when I decided that I had to cut out all the sugary Frappuccinos for my health, I was bummed.
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I’ve tried alternative sweeteners, no sweeteners, etc. To this day, the ONLY way I have my coffee is shaken with my superfoods shake mix.
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It sweetens it naturally, gives it a yummy flavor, satisfies my caffeine craving, and loads me with over 70 superfoods, making it the healthiest meal of my day! {{also curbs cravings, boosts my energy, builds my immune system...}}
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I’d say that’s a win 🙌🏻
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How do you like your coffee?

Day 42/80 ✅
#hottie 😂
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I attempted a sweaty selfie with my pup, but all she could think about was giving me kisses 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️😘
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When I realized it was leg day, I had to bust out some dance moves to the #spicegirls to get myself motivated
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#whateverworks
Be silly. Have fun. Make the most of the life you’ve got 💕✨

I’ve been having trouble finding happiness lately. I saw this candid photo my hubby took on our vacation and I was so happy to see that smil ❤️
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I struggle with anxiety and depression. Weird to hear {{I know}} since my mission is to inspire you to find true happiness within + learn to love yourself fully.
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But, no matter how much personal development + work I do on myself, I know that my brain easily returns to those well-established paths of negative self-talk and overwhelm.
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I have to celebrate every little win + truly make a conscious effort to lift myself up instead of put myself down.
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Sometimes I have seasons in life when I need help coping and I call in my therapist.
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I share this because therapy has such a negative stigma in our country. People often don’t seek help because they think it means they’re a failure or crazy and no one wants to admit they’re broken.
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But I see therapy as brave and a sign of strength. It’s recognizing that you’re not perfect {{no one is}}. It’s recognizing that you can be better {{you always can}}. It’s humbling yourself enough to seek help.
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So, if you’re struggling, remember that it’s OK to ask for help. Find a therapist or coach to help you through the tough times. Ask for help when you need it and encourage others to do the same ❤️
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As for me, don’t worry! Sometimes the little things in life snowball and leave me feeling buried beneath the snow. BUT I’m a fighter + I’ll overcome this season in life and be stronger because of it.

Day 41/80 ✅
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Find ways to make fitness fun! .
So much motivation comes from a shift in mindset {{like being grateful that we are alive + healthy enough to work out}} .
But, the excitement of my new gloves was literally the only thing that motivated me today 🤣💀💪🏻 #whateverworks
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Do YOU! Make it fun! Believe that you will enjoy your workout and you WILL

Day 40/80 ✅ .
Halfway there! Woo wooooooo!!! I ended up working out late AF but does it look like I regret it?!
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I *intended* to wake up early on Saturday and work out before we went out of town... didn’t happen.
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I *intended* to work out last night after we got home... didn’t happen.
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My workouts go everywhere with me {{🙏🏻 streaming}} so I could’ve worked out when I was out of town... didn’t happen.
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And that’s totally OK! I got my workout by chasing my little loves around and carrying their extra weight when they were tired ❤️
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Sometimes it’s best to just slow down and be present. Forget all the “shoulds” and just appreciate life.
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Joy is found when we are happy with what is and live with gratitude in our hearts ♥️ I lose sight of it sometimes - but I always find my way back.

Day 39/80 ✅ .
Focus on strong, not skinny.
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Focus on progress, not perfection.
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Focus on the journey, not the destination.
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You’re more than a number on a scale. You are bold. You are confident. You are strong.
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You are already everything you want to be. It’s there - deep down inside - begging you to let it out and be the best damn version of yourself.
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What’s holding you back? Fear of failure? Girl - the only way you fail is to give up or never try. .
I’ve got you. I’m here. I’m ready to connect you with everything you need to prove to yourself that you’re capable of hard things + worth the effort.
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Workouts + meal plans + dense nutrition + accountability + mindset coaching + support is what I have to offer you.
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So... are you worth the effort? The answer is yes, babe. Take that leap. Invest in yourself. You deserve to feel your best every day!
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This month I’m looking for 15 ladies who are ready to love themselves fit ❤️ .
Registration is now open - we start our prep week on 3/19 and I would love for you to join us!
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Shoot me a message and let’s chat about how I can support you on this journey ❤️

I’ve been on the self-love struggle bus lately! .
I feel challenged in so many areas of life and I reverted back to my old habit of playing the victim and wondering,”why me?”
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The negative self-talk crept in... “You’re such a disappointment” “You’ll never change those habits, so stop trying.”
“You dream too big. You’re setting yourself up for failure.”
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Life has seasons. .
Sometimes you feel like you’re on top of the world and sometimes you feel like the world is on your shoulders.
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Sometimes you love the hell out of yourself and sometimes that inner bitch comes out and makes you feel worthless.
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Sometimes you crush goals and sometimes you fall short.
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BUT the best thing you can do is talk to yourself like you would your best friend.
Remind yourself that you are beautiful and capable of hard things.
Make a commitment to yourself to change the negative and better yourself every day.
Do something for YOU and don’t give up.
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I bought myself this bouquet of flowers. Simple and small, but each morning when I wake up, I’m reminded of the beauty in this world and I can’t help but smile.
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#selflovejourney#selfcarejourney#selflovematters#selfcarematters#freshflowersmakemehappy#dosomethingforyou

Day 37/80 ✅ .
This afternoon, I chugged my liquid sunshine ☀️ and pressed play.
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I’ve gotten a few messages asking me about this 80 Day journey I’m on...
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About 2 years ago, I started working out from home and it eliminated the excuses keeping me out of the gym 💯 .
I stream my workout programs + I never get bored, because new programs come out every year! .
Well, this 80-day journey is our newest program! I’m following a timed nutrition plan {{tells me what to eat and when 👌🏻}}, working out in my living room {{and sometimes in the small corner of my bedroom because 👶🏼 👦🏼}}, and drinking a daily superfoods shake {{that tastes like dessert 🍫 }}.
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The best part is I have a group of ladies who inspire + motivate me to get it done every. single. day.
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I share my journey because it holds me accountable + I want to inspire others to make self-care a priority 🙌🏻
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If you want the tools to finally learn how to sustain a healthier lifestyle + a community of support + me as your coach and biggest cheerleader, shoot me a message 💌
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Registration for my Love Yourself Fit Boot Camp is now open and I would love to help you secure your spot ❤️
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#loveyourselffit#athomeworkouts#homeworkouts#fitnessaccountability#fitnesscoaching#selflovejourney#selflovematters#selfcarejourney#selfcarematters

Last night, hubby surprised me by having my mom keep the kids so he could take me out!
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I squeezed in my workout before we left and realized I totally overlooked refeed day 🤦🏼‍♀️
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This is the day that we are allowed extra carbs (and white carbs 😱) to help fuel our bodies for leg day.
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Well, since I didn’t take advantage of it all day, this buffalo blue cheese black bean burger called my name for dinner.
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I don’t think this is 100% what the trainer had in mind, but it sure was delicious 😂

Day 35/80 ✅ .
When I don’t feel like working out, that’s when I know I need it the most.
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Sure I’ve loved dropping pounds and pant sizes, but exercise helps me manage my anxiety + those endorphins leave me feeling happy AF! .
The only person who can change your life is YOU! .
Are you ready for an epic mindset shift that will leave you loving yourself so freaking much that you WANT to work out + eat alllll the healthy food?! .
Shoot me a message 😘💌